The
Ultimate Rebound is currently
being sold by The
American Institute of Reboundology, Inc. This injection molded
plastic frame trampoline replaced the steel frame trampoline that used to be
manufactured and sold by The American Institute of Reboundology, Inc. in
quarter 2 of 2002. This new trampoline, designed by me, brought many
new innovative features to the mini-trampoline market. Some of these
features are:

A decrease in weight

Springs that are mounted into the frame to
eliminate the need for a pad that covers the springs to protect the
user

All in one composite construction

Legs that collapse into the frame of the
trampoline to make for easier storage and to protect the equipment

I was brought to this project to solve some design issues. Al
Carter, the president of The American Institute of Reboundology, Inc.
had been working with a design team of three on this new trampoline when
I was hired. Mr. Carter was concerned with the current design and
wanted some fresh ideas. After about a week, Mr. Carter was so
pleased with my work that he let the rest of the team go. Over the
next few months I finished the design of the mini-trampoline and
prepared design documents that were then taken to an overseas supplier
to be readied for final
production. Mr. Carter was extremely pleased with my work. The
features that I was able to incorporate went beyond his expectations.

Click on any of the thumbnails bellow to get a larger view of the
mini-trampoline.

The Ultimate Rebound

The trampoline completely unfolded and ready for use.

The trampoline completely folded and stored in its
rolling carrying bag.

Collapsing the Ultimate Rebound

Step 1: Turn it upside down.

Step 2: Collapse the legs into the frame. The legs
are non-removable to prevent loss).

Step3: Fold the trampoline in half.

Step 4: Fold the trampoline in quarters.

Detail Pictures of the Ultimate
Rebound

The springs are mounted into the frame to eliminate the
need for a padded mat to cover them.

The metal rod that the spring is attached to is placed
directly over the legs for excellent load transfer.